The Great Derangement

Name: The Great Derangement
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Rating: 4.5 (23 reviews)
Author: Matt Taibbi

Unraveling the Dark Heart of America's War on Reality

Written byMatt Taibbi

Narrated byDavid Slavin

Length5h40m

Release dateAugust 29, 2008

GenreHistory, Americas, United States

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.5 (23 ratings)

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Author	Matt Taibbi
Narrator	David Slavin
Runtime	5h40m
Published	August 29, 2008
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (23 ratings)
Categories	History, Americas, United States, Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Government, Political Science
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Matt Taibbi's The Great Derangement is a searing exposé of the chaos and disillusionment that gripped the United States in the post-9/11 era. With his trademark wit and incisive reporting, Taibbi takes listeners on a gripping journey from the halls of Congress to the battle-scarred streets of Baghdad, and from the fundamentalist strongholds of the Heartland to the ravaged landscape of America's collective psyche.
Taibbi's narrative is at once a scathing critique of the Bush administration's catastrophic policies and a deeply personal exploration of the cultural fissures that split America apart. This audiobook is a masterclass in narrative journalism, with Taibbi's engaging prose and sharp insights illuminated by David Slavin's nimble and expressive narration. Slavin's delivery brings an edgy intensity to Taibbi's words, perfectly capturing the mood of a nation teetering on the brink of collapse.

Tags: historyus-politicsiraq-warsocial-commentarynarrative-journalismpost-911

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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As I delved into The Great Derangement, I found myself captivated by Taibbi's fearless reporting and Slavin's skillful narration. But what truly sets this audiobook apart is its unflinching portrayal of America's descent into madness. Taibbi's reporting from the front lines of the Iraq War is particularly harrowing, and Slavin brings a sense of urgency and desperation to these sections that's simply electrifying. My only quibble is that the production could have benefited from a bit more editing – at times, the pacing feels a tad rushed, particularly during the audiobook's more introspective moments. However, these minor criticisms aside, The Great Derangement is a must-listen for anyone interested in the dark underbelly of American politics and culture.

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